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nervation

/ˌnɜːrˈveɪʃən/ /nɜːrˈveɪʃən/

Meanings
noun
A pattern of nerves, e.g. as seen on a leaf.

Examples :

"His parchment skin eerily displayed a blood-red nervation."
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Illustration parchment

parchment noun

/ˈpɑːtʃmənt/

Material, made from the polished skin of a calf, sheep, goat or other animal, used like paper for writing.

"The ancient manuscript was written on parchment. "

Illustration his

his pronoun

/ˈhɪz/ /ˈhɘz/

Honorific alternative letter-case form of his, sometimes used when referring to God or another important figure who is understood from context.

"The school principal, a respected figure, announced that his decision was final. "

Illustration of

of preposition

/ɔv/ /ɒv/ /ə/ /ʌv/

Expressing distance or motion.

"The school is located five miles of the town center. "

Illustration nerves

nerves noun

/nɛɾvz/ /nɜːvz/ /nɜɪvz/

A bundle of neurons with their connective tissue sheaths, blood vessels and lymphatics.

"The nerves can be seen through the skin."

Illustration pattern

pattern noun

/ˈpat(ə)n/ /ˈpætəɹn/

Model, example.

"Following a consistent study pattern is key to success in school. "

Illustration red

red noun

/ɹɛd/

Any of a range of colours having the longest wavelengths, 670 nm, of the visible spectrum; a primary additive colour for transmitted light: the colour obtained by subtracting green and blue from white light using magenta and yellow filters; the colour of blood, ripe strawberries, etc.

"The red of the firetruck signaled to everyone that help was on the way. "

Illustration skin

skin noun

/skɪn/

The outer protective layer of the body of any animal, including of a human.

"He is so disgusting he makes my skin crawl."

Illustration blood

blood noun

/blʊd/ /blʌd/

A member of the Los Angeles gang The Bloods.

"The Bloods are a rival gang at the high school. "

Illustration displayed

displayed verb

/dɪsˈpleɪd/

To show conspicuously; to exhibit; to demonstrate; to manifest.

"The store displayed the new fall clothing in its front window. "

Illustration leaf

leaf noun

/liːf/

The usually green and flat organ that represents the most prominent feature of most vegetative plants.

"The maple tree outside the school had beautiful, green leaves. "

Illustration eerily

eerily adverb

/ˈɪəɹɪli/

In an eerie manner.

"The old house stood eerily quiet, even though the children were playing nearby. "

Illustration seen

seen verb

/ˈsiːn/

(stative) To perceive or detect with the eyes, or as if by sight.

"I have seen my daughter's school play today. "